Several states around the nation in the last few years raised their minimum wages, and now legislators are debating the issue for Texas. Hearings in Austin on Monday centered around 3 possible bills, with many advocates out in force. Citing the current federal minimum of $7.25 per hour as a poverty wage in Texas some are calling for a raise to just above $10, or even $15 per hour. But others in the business economy warn of job loses with a raise.(Video: KVUE – Austin)

An annual tradition hit Houston area medical schools on Friday as graduating 4th year students received their residency matches. Match Day, is a national initiative with medical schools and hospitals around the nation participating in facilitating matches for new doctors.(Video: Texas Medical Center News)

The Washington Post does a deep dive into the CBO report and comes away with a nice comparison between the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and the proposed American Health Care Act alternative.(Video: Washington Post)